Awhile ago, I came to the realization that, "Life is not just for living--it's here for us to love." You'll find that line in my blogs' "About Me" sections because it's something I really take to heart and I think it has several meanings, one of which we read about in today's passage. Take a look:
Seize life!
Eat bread with gusto,
Drink wine with a robust heart.
Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure!
Dress festively every morning.
Don't skimp on colors and scarves.
Relish life with the spouse you love
Each and every day of your precarious life.
Each day is God's gift.
Life itself is a gift meant to be loved and cherished. I love just being with my family, playing catch with my crazy dog Harley, tasting the first few bites a really great molten lava chocolate cake, laughing like crazy with my friends, and wearing colored high heels that are completely impractical...just because I think they're beautiful.
The second meaning of my self-coined saying? We're not here on this planet just to live life for ourselves--we're here to love God and to love people. God's the One who gives us the gift of this life and eternal life. People make life on this Earth absolutely a pain at times, but also they make it meaningful. Life is nothing without love and love is nothing without some life. It's a beautiful thing. :)
Tomorrow: Song of Solomon 1-8
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